Accounts Payable Lead

DQS; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DQS Bengaluru seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to head end-to-end AP processes, ensuring timely vendor payments, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. The role connects with treasury and procurement to optimize working capital and drive automation initiatives.

Ideal candidate holds CA/Inter CA/ICWA/MBA (Finance)/M.Com with 6+ years of experience and immediate joining flexibility, reporting to the Finance Controller.

Qualifications

• CA / Inter CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com or equivalent with 6+ years of experience.
• Immediate Joining to 30 Days as per requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete Accounts Payable (AP) cycle, including invoice receipt, verification, approvals, accounting, and payment processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of domestic and international vendor payments in accordance with terms.
• Oversee vendor master governance and ensure compliance with internal policies and approval matrices.
• Monitor AP ageing, outstanding liabilities, and payment schedules to optimize cash flow.
• Establish robust internal controls across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Drive GST, TDS, MSME compliance and related regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal and external audit engagements related to AP and vendor management.
• Collaborate with Treasury for cash flow forecasting and payment planning.

Education

CA / Inter CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com

Job description

Qualification: CA / Inter CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com

Experience: 6+ years

Reporting To: Finance Controller

Requirement: Immediate Joining to 30 Days

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Lead will be responsible for leading the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, regulatory compliance, strong financial controls, and effective working capital management. The role will drive process excellence, automation initiatives, vendor relationship management, and support the organization's global finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Lead and manage the complete Accounts Payable (AP) cycle, including invoice receipt, verification, approvals, accounting, and payment processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of domestic and international vendor payments in accordance with contractual terms.
• Oversee vendor master governance and ensure compliance with internal policies and approval matrices.
• Monitor AP ageing, outstanding liabilities, and payment schedules to optimize cash flow and working capital.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements related to GST, TDS, MSME regulations, and other applicable financial regulations.
• Drive adherence to company policies, delegation of authority, and audit requirements.
• Lead internal and external audit engagements related to Accounts Payable and vendor management.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Collaborate with Treasury and Finance teams for cash flow forecasting and payment planning.
• Optimize payment cycles while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor payment risks, vendor exposures, and working capital efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and business stakeholders.
• Resolve escalated vendor issues, payment disputes, and reconciliation matters.
• Partner with Procurement, HR, Legal, and Business Leaders to improve financial processes and controls.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities for process enhancement, standardization, and automation within the AP function.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, ERP optimization, workflow automation, and paperless invoice processing.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Prepare and present AP MIS, vendor liabilities reports, cash flow projections, and management dashboards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team to build a high-performance finance function.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close activities and ensure accurate reporting of liabilities and accruals.
• Contribute to strategic finance initiatives and shared service/global service center operations where applicable.
• Strong expertise in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Vendor Management.
• Thorough knowledge of GST, TDS, MSME compliance, and financial controls.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of working capital and cash flow management.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing audits and compliance requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Exposure to multi-country or shared service finance operations is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in multinational organizations.
• Exposure to international vendor payments, foreign currency transactions, and intercompany accounting.
• Track record of implementing process automation and finance transformation initiatives.